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Razer, a company usually known for producing high-quality PC
goods like keyboards and mice, also dabbles in game controller
design quite a bit. Its previously released Tournament Onza
peripheral for Xbox 360 became a best-selling success, not only
because of its comfortable feel, but also due to its
customization switches built in on the back, enabling various
set-ups for button function.

But the Onza was a small step forward compared to the leap that
is the Sabertooth, which is now for
sale on the company's websitefor $80. The new controller is
ruggedly built with a number of features for dedicated gamers,
whether they're racing to their heart's content in "Forza
Horizon" or getting down and dirty in a first-person shooter like
"Halo 4" or " Call
of Duty: Black Opps".

Along with the traditional analog sticks and buttons that come
standard on Xbox 360 controllers these days (including the left
and right shoulder and trigger buttons on top), the Sabertooth
provides six additional buttons – including two extras on top and
two removable rocking switches on the underside. These can be
programmed for different functions, like switching weapons.

How they are programmed is the real game changer, as it were. The
Sabertooth features a built-in OLED screen, right beneath the
D-pad and right analog stick. Using the display and an adjacent
button, players can change up programmed customization profiles,
re-map buttons to their liking, and even adjust the sensitivity
of the analog sticks, should they want a smoother movement for
their in-game character. Smaller features can also be adjusted,
like the lighting on the controller and the amount of rumble you
feel within the game.

The Sabertooth has the same non-slip rubberized build as the
Onza, making it durable and comfortable for long play sessions.
It also features the same screw-in cable, so you don't have to
worry about disconnections during heated matches. The 10-foot
long cable makes it easy to get around a room, and you can store
it away in a carrying case. [See also:
Best Fighting Game Controller: MadCatz Arcade FightStick Vs. ]

We'll stop by Razer's booth at CES this week to get a closer look
and follow-up with a hands-on report.